"HVAC Mechanic"

Job Summary

Install, maintain, and repair campus heating and air conditioning systems, units, and related equipment. Perform skilled work in installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of food production equipment in compliance with all state, federal regulations and trade codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and overhaul commercial and residential heating and air conditioning equipment
• Replace compressors, fan motors, bearings, and shafts
• Install, maintain, and repair related equipment (i.e., air filtering systems, ice machines, refrigeration/freezer units, gas fryers, gas and electrical ovens, conveyor ovens, electric steam kettles, bakery equipment, commercial dishwashers, steam tables, warming tables)
• Perform preventive maintenance and make daily routine visual inspections of boiler rooms, heating and cooling systems, and equipment in assigned buildings and areas; check fluid levels and belt tightness
• Respond to emergency calls and/or work orders related to air conditioning, heating, hot water equipment, and ventilation systems
• Maintain chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air handlers and other commercial and residential heating and cooling equipment for campus
• Take water samples, and maintain proper chemical levels in boilers and cooling towers
• Maintain medium pressure steam boilers used for heating domestic water and preparation of food
• Repair pneumatic controls and calibrate thermostats
• Test and treat swimming pools
• Comply with State and Federal requirements for use, handling, and transport of all refrigerants
• Weld and perform steel fabrication projects
• Maintain inventory as to eliminate down time in production
• Select materials and equipment at a competitive price
• Keep daily log of time spent on each job and materials used
• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work
• Attend safety meetings
• Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment, assigned service vehicle, boiler rooms, and work areas

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within timeline specified by department

Required Experience

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$19.15 - $21.63 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to work with tools of the trade, and troubleshoot and solve problems
• Ability to analyze while multi-tasking
• Perform measurement of mechanical devices and components
• Ability to manage projects to fit budget, deadline, and timeline decisions
• Provide technical advice to non-technical and technical audiences

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Thorough knowledge of inner workings of heating and cooling units, and refrigerators and freezers
• Knowledge of federal regulations regarding conservation, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical processes

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effective mathematics and detail orientation skills
• Adept at testing, modifying and re-testing